MARCH MADNESS Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, July 1, 1993, a trademark application was filed for MARCH MADNESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MARCH MADNESS trademark a serial number of 74408129. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, June 20, 2020. This trademark is owned by Hutch Sports USA Inc.. The MARCH MADNESS trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

basketballs, basketball backboards [ and related accessories, namely, pumps, inflation needles and nets ]
march madness

General Information

Serial Number74408129
Word MarkMARCH MADNESS
Filing DateThursday, July 1, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, June 20, 2020
Registration Number2425958
Registration DateTuesday, February 6, 2001
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 14, 2000

Trademark Statements

Goods and Servicesbasketballs, basketball backboards [ and related accessories, namely, pumps, inflation needles and nets ]

Classification Information

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 23, 1993
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 9, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 9, 1993

Trademark Owner History

Party NameTHE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46206
Party NameMARCH MADNESS ATHLECTIC ASSOCIATION, L.L.C.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBLOOMINGTON, IL 61704
Party NameMARCH MADNESS ATHLECTIC ASSOCIATION, L.L.C.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBLOOMINGTON, IL 61704
Party NameMARCH MADNESS ATHLECTIC ASSOCIATION, L.L.C.
Party Type15 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBLOOMINGTON, IL 61704
Party NameNATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOICIATION, THE
Party Type13 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressOVERLAND PARK, KS 66211
Party NameSENECA SPORTS, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMilford, MA 01757
Party NameHutch Sports USA Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressErlanger, KY 41018

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 3, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, November 3, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 9, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 21, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 5, 1994USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Tuesday, November 16, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, January 26, 1994USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, March 25, 1994USE AFFIDAVIT FAILED FORMALITIES
Wednesday, January 26, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 25, 1994IU INFORMAL RESPONSE RECEIVED
Monday, May 23, 1994AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, November 3, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 7, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 30, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 13, 2000NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 14, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 6, 2001REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 18, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, March 18, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, November 30, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, July 6, 1994LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, February 7, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 2, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 9, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 6, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 22, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 23, 1999LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, February 6, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 6, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, February 6, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, March 30, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, August 5, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 27, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, April 6, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, April 2, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 8, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 10, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 10, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, February 6, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, June 20, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, June 20, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, October 15, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, June 20, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, June 20, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

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